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Nearest Airport to Cherokee: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Cherokee is Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX), about 78 km (49 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 163 km away.

Closest airport SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field 78 km · 49 mi · ~1 h 24 min by car
Closest international OMA Eppley Airfield 163 km · 101 mi · ~2 h 55 min by car

Airports near Cherokee

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    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  2. 2
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  3. 3
    Sioux Falls Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSioux Falls, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FSD 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
  4. 4
    Chan Gurney Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesYankton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    YKN 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 41 min
  5. 5
    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  6. 6
    Karl Stefan Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesNorfolk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFK 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min
  7. 7
    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
  8. 8
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min
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    Redwood Falls Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRedwood Falls, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWF 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 38 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 207 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Cherokee; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Cherokee?

The nearest airport to Cherokee is Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX), about 78 km (49 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 163 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Cherokee?

Eppley Airfield (OMA) is 163 km from Cherokee in a straight line — roughly 2 h 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Cherokee?

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 113 km, Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) — 134 km and Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) — 151 km.

How long does it take to get from Cherokee to Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field?

About 1 h 24 min by car for the 78 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.